The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session in the County Administrative Building, on Tuesday, June 21, 2005.  The following members of the Board were present:

Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Vice President
Phyllis Kilby, Commissioner
William C. Manlove, Commissioner
Mark H. Guns, Commissioner

Constituting a full Board.

The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 2:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to amend the minutes for the June 7, 2005 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting to read as follows:

- PUBLIC HEARING – FARE INCREASE & UPDATED SCHEDULED FOR THE CECIL COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICE –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve the Fare Increase from 50 cents to 75 cents for seniors and disabled passengers and from $1 to $1.50 for all other passengers. 

The minutes from the June 7, 2005 Board of Health were unanimously approved.

-COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS-

Commissioner Guns – welcomed everyone.

Commissioner Kilby – extended a thank you to the members of the Planning Commission and staff of the Office of Planning & Zoning for their hard work and dedication, during the recent lengthy meetings.

President Bolender – welcomed Administrator Wein back to work. 

Vice President Hepbron – declined comment.

Commissioner Manlove – declined comment.

- TREASURER’S REPORT –

Pamela Howard, Treasurer presented the Board with the monthly Treasurer’s Report as of May 30, 2005.

- CECIL PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES – NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT –

Nancy Hardy, Director of Cecil Partnerships presented the Board with the findings of the “Needs Assessment Report”. This assessment was conducted as a collaborative effort between Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth & Families and the United Way of Cecil County.   The data was collected from 377 responses from surveys that were sent out throughout the county and available via the internet.  The top three issues identified were the need for positive activities for youth, the need for greater public transportation and the need for greater family involvement.

- PUBLIC HEARING – AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT, THANKLESS LANE FARM, RISING SUN, MD –

Eric Sennstrom, Director, Planning, Zoning, Parks & Recreation presented the Board with an application from George E. and Beatrice D. McCreary for the establishment of an Agricultural Preservation District for their property located at 14 Chandlee Road in Rising Sun.  The total acreage consists of 112.13 acres and is located within the 3rd Election District.  The owners have requested that two acres located on the east property line be withheld from the request. 

The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board recommended approval of the district at their May 23, 2005, as did the Planning Commission, at their June 20, 2005 meeting.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the request for Agricultural Preservation District for the applicant George E. and Beatrice D. McCreary.

-PUBLIC COMMENT –

Joe Bruckner, Villages of Cecil Woods – commented relative to the US Route 40 water infrastructure project by Crouse, Inc. and the impact the slow-moving process is having on housing in the area.

Mr. Wein and Mr. Thomey responded with an update as to the acquisition of land for the pumping station and progress of this project.

Owen Thorne, 20 Hillwood Road, Elkton – commented relative to the length of the Planning Commission Meetings; updated the Board on the recommendation of the Planning Commission last evening, relative to the golf course recommendation; PDR, TDR and Shared Facility Ordinance.  Mr. Thorne also offered his recommendation for the formation of a citizen committee to explore TDR’s & Shared Facilities.  He continued his comment with more highlights of the Planning Commission Meeting including the presentation of a citizens group relative to the CECO Utility Company.

-  APPOINTMENTS –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to appoint the following members to the Cecil County Mental Health Partnerships for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2008:

Cindy Smith, 170 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD
Robert Taylor, 212 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD
Jodi King, CCPS, 201 Booth Street, Elkton, MD
George Baer, Community Behavioral Svcs., 109 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen
Gretchen Gomall, 100 Cambridge Lane, Elkton, MD
Carol Mullen, 332 Hutton Road, Elkton, MD

Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve the following appointment to the Board of License Commissioners for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2008:

Herald Curry, 132 Pierce Road, Rising Sun, MD

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the following appointment to the Board of Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center:

John Bennett

Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments to the Economic Development Commission:    

Reappointments

Joyce Bowlsbey                                   Three-year term      6/30/08

John Denver                                         Two-year term         6/30/07

Chick Hamm                                        Three-year term      6/30/08

Robert Hodge                                      Three-year term      6/30/08

Mike Lara                                              Three-year term      6/30/08

Bruce Leith                                            Two-year term         6/30/07

Ken Lewis                                              Three-year term      6/30/08

Steve Pannill                                         Three-year term      6/30/08

Millie Riddle (or Chamber Appt.)       Two-year term         6/30/07

Carl Roberts                                          Three-year term      6/30/08

Rupert Rosetti                                       Three-year term      6/30/08

Mary Scheeler                                       Two-year term         6/30/07

Tim Smith                                               Three-year term      6/30/08

Pat Ulrich                                                Two-year term         6/30/07

New Appointments

Mike Vaughan                                        Three-year term      6/30/08

Gene Cochrane                                      Three-year term      6/30/08

John Dillman                                           Two-year term         6/30/07

Grove Miller                                            Two-year term         6/30/07

Lisa King                                                  Two-year term         6/30/07

Linda Read                                              Two-year term         6/30/07

Sally Goswell                                           Two-year term         6/30/07

Robert Weber                                          Two-year term         6/30/07

Mike Ratchford                                        Two-year term         6/30/07

Harland Graef                                          Two-year term         6/30/07

Mayors/Municipalities      

John Bunnell                                             Two-year term         6/30/07

Steve Vandervort                                     Two-year term         6/30/07

Rob Bernstine                                          Two-year term         6/30/07

Joe Fisona                                                 Two-year term         6/30/07

Rob McKnight                                          Two-year term         6/30/07

Jim Eberhardt                                          Two-year term         6/30/07

Rob Flayhart                                            Two-year term         6/30/07

Judy Cox                                                   Two-year term         6/30/07

- MODIFIED PROJECT AGREEMENT – SHORE EROSION CONTROL, WEST VIEW SHORES –

Al Wein, County Administrator presented the Board for approval a Modified Project Agreement concerning the West View Shores Erosion Control Program.  The modified agreement increases the amount to be repaid to the Department of Natural Resources from $72,753.00 to $152, 472.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Manlove, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve the Modified Project Agreement for the Shore Erosion Control Program in West View Shores.

-  FARR CREEK II ACQUISITION – 28 LEO ROAD, ELKTON, MD –

Mr. Wein presented a request from Director Muller, Department of Emergency Services for the acquisition of a property located at 28 Leo Road, Elkton, pursuant to the Farr Creek II Acquisition Program.  An offer to purchase has been accepted by the property owner, Ms. Louanne Kennedy Long in the amount of $129,500.

Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the acquisition of 28 Leo Road, Elkton, MD.

-AMENDMENT #3 TO FLEET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN CECIL COUNTY AND FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES, INC. –

Mr. Wein presented the Board for approval Amendment #3 to the Fleet Management and Maintenance Contract between Cecil County and First Vehicle Services, Inc. This amendment is in accordance with the Fleet Management and the maintenance contract signed on July 22, 2002 for an initial three-year contract term commencing August 19, 2002 and ending August 18, 2005.  In accordance with Section 5 of the contract the “Operating Target” is revised to $711,162 commencing on August 19, 2005 and ending on August 18, 2006.

Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve Amendment #3 to Fleet Management & Maintenance Contract between Cecil County and First Vehicle Services, Inc.

-  BIDS & AWARDS –

- BID NO. 06-07 – BITUMINOUS MATERIALS -

Upon the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to award Bid 06-07 Bituminous Materials to E. Stewart Mitchell in the amount of $257,700.

- BID NO. 06-09 – GRASS MOWING COUNTY PROPERTIES –

Upon the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to award Bid No. 06-09 to Bruce’s Lawn Service in the amount of $21,440.

-BID NO. 06-06 – GUIDE RAIL INSTALLATION & REPAIR -  

Upon the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Vice President Hepbron and unanimously award Bid No. 06-06 to Guiderails, Etc., Inc., in the amount of $96,100.00.

- BUDGET AMENDMENTS –

Motion was made by Commissioner Manlove seconded by Vice President Hepbron and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendments Nos. 171 – 183.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at County Administrative Building.

There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting concluded.

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

Approved:
Nelson K. Bolender, President